Gobrecht’s First SSP Race as New Owner on Sunday, Sept. 20 with Return of 410 Sprint Cars
Next Wednesday Test & Tune on September 30
Newberrytown, PA (September 18, 2015) – The 410 Super Sprint Cars return to SSP on Sunday, September 20 at 6:00 p.m. along with the IMCA PA Sprint Series for the 2nd Annual SSP Fall Classic. This will be Scott Gobrecht’s first race as the new owner of the Susquehanna Speedway Park. Gobrecht purchased the speedway earlier this month from Todd and Rhonda Fisher.
The 410 Sprint Car feature will pay $3,500-to-win for the 25-lap feature event. Non-qualifiers for the A-Main feature will receive a complimentary non-transferrable entry fee ($50.00 value) for the Final Showdown to be held at SSP in November. For the 410 Sprint Cars, mufflers WILL NOT be required and Hoosier Brand Spec Tires will be required on all four corners (same as the 2015 rules at Williams Grove, Lincoln and Port Royal Speedways). All other rules will follow the generally accepted rules for Sprint Cars at local weekly Central PA Sprint Car tracks (1400 pounds weight rule). Raceivers will be mandatory for all Sprint Cars.
On Sunday, the pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warm-ups begin at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Sunday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $18.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $15.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $22.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14.
The Susquehanna Showdown for the Late Models and Sportsman Modifieds scheduled for Saturday, September 26 has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track.”
Sunday, September 20, 2015
SSP Big Track Event Time Schedule (Subject to Change)
3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00.
4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) - $18.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11-17) - $15.00; Children (10 & under) - Free
5:10 p.m. Heat in Engines (All Sprint Cars)
5:30 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation: IMCA PA Sprint Series
410 Sprint Cars
6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
IMCA PA Sprint Series Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
410 Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (10 laps)
IMCA PA Sprint Series Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if needed
410 Sprint Car Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if needed
410 Sprint Car Feature (25 laps)
IMCA PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps)
Sunday, October 18, 2015
SSP Big Track Event Time Schedule (Subject to Change)
1:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00.
2:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) - $18.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11-17) - $15.00; Children (10 & under) - Free
3:10 p.m. Heat in Engines (All Sprint Cars)
3:30 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation: IMCA PA Sprint Series
410 Sprint Cars
4:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
IMCA PA Sprint Series Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
410 Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (10 laps)
IMCA PA Sprint Series Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if needed
410 Sprint Car Consolation Race (8/10=0 laps) – if needed
410 Sprint Car Feature (25 laps)
IMCA PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps)
- 2015 “Big Track” Schedule of Events at SSP –
(Schedule as of September 15, 2015 - Subject to Change)
September 20 (Sun.) 2nd Annual Sprint Car Fall Classic - 410 Sprint Cars &IMCA PA Sprint Series (6:00 p.m.)
CANCELLED - September 26 (Sat.) 10th Annual Susquehanna Showdown - Late Models (50 laps), Sportsman Modifieds.
September 30 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.)
October 14 (Wed.) Wed. Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
October 18 (Sun.) Sunday Night Sprint Car Special - 410 Sprint Cars & IMCA PA Sprint Series (4:00 p.m.)
October 21 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.)
RESCHEDULED to Saturday, October 31 - October 24 (Sat.) 12th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic
October 28 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.)
October 31 (Sat.) Candy Bowl XI presented by J&K Salvage & 12th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic - Street
Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors, Mini Vans, Sportsman Modifieds, ACMS 600cc Micro
Sprints, Sidewinder Sprints, BFTP Vintage Cars & Legends Cars (2:00 p.m.) - Raindate: Sunday, November 1, 2015.
CANCELLED - November 7 (Sat.) 12th Annual Turkey 200 – 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (100 laps) plus Classic Cars &
Mini Vans.
November 14 (Sat.) The Final Showdown (6th Annual) – 410 Sprint Car Finale ($10,000-to-win) & 358 Sprint Cars (2:00
p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, November 15, 2015.
The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on September 30
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, September 30 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. It is open to any type of racecars capable of competing on the 4/10 mile oval. The cost is $14.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($34.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 6/8 laps each or more if time permits. The fuel pumps from Miller’s Racing Parts will not be open. Anyone needing fuel should contact Miller’s Racing Parts directly at 717-766-0181. The main concession stand will be open throughout the night.
- Track Rental for the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track” – The “Big track” and the “Outback track” are available for rent beginning March 1, 2015. The “Big Track” rental fee is $1,500.00 for 4 hours and may be split between a maximum of five-(5) drivers/teams. Only one car is permitted on the track at a time. If an ambulance is requested, it is an additional $75.00 per hour. For nighttime rentals at the “Big Track”, an additional $100.00 per hour will be charged for lights.
The rental price for the “Outback Track” is $400.00 for 4 hours during the day /$500.00 at night and may be split between a maximum of five-(5) drivers/teams. To reserve either track, please call 717-292-1696.
- Repeat Fan Discount Continues for 2015 – The popular “Repeat Fan Discount” program will continue at SSP in 2015 for the 12th season in a row. There is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week’s events completed only. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.
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